Chinese Delegation

Liu Yandong, one of China's highest ranking officials, met with President Whitmore and his staff on Tuesday, April 21. Their discussion featured presentations by San José State deans and faculty members and focused on the university's relationship with Silicon Valley's corporate community, economy and workforce. As a Politburo member, Liu oversees education, science and technology. The gathering is expected to facilitate joint research, student/faculty exchanges, and on-going dialogue between the California State University system and China's institutions of higher learning. Photos: Robert Bain, SJSU Photographic Services.

Washington, D.C.

President Whitmore was in Washington, D.C., in early March meeting with lawmakers. All California State University presidents converged on Capitol Hill Wednesday, March 4, to remind our congressional delegation of the vital role the CSU plays in our state and national economies as the country's largest comprehensive public university system.

President Whitmore, Associate Vice President for Public Affairs Larry Carr and former U.S. Congressman, Transportation Secretary and Commerce Secretary Norm Mineta.

President Whitmore with Norm Mineta and San José Mayor Chuck Reed.